Power-trippers seek Emergency powers against powerless
Power-trippers seek Emergency powers against powerless
Bulatlat Prospectives
Public outcry has somewhat clipped the super powers President Rodrigo Duterte wanted to usurp amid the country’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019).
As soon as the Palace’s draft version of the emergency powers bill was out, many Filipinos showed their anger using the hashtag #NoToEmergencyPowers in their social media posts. While the special session was being held at the House of Representatives last March 23, netizens continued to vent their frustration, disappointment and rage.
The gimmick staged by House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and his ilk only fueled more hate posts. Holding a streamer claiming that they are on the same level as the valiant health workers was not only insensitive but also opportunistic, especially in the light of recent deaths of health workers, particularly doctors.
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